Senior international lawyer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior International lawyer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking legal team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in legal research, analysis, and problem-solving, with a strong background in international law, financial law, and dispute resolution. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex legal matters, providing strategic legal counsel, and leading dispute resolution efforts to safeguard the company’s interests. You will play a pivotal role in corporate governance, compliance, and commercial transactions, ensuring that our operations are legally sound and aligned with business objectives.

What you will do:

• Analyze and provide actionable insights on complex legal issues to senior leadership and cross-functional teams;

• Identify potential risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that legal decisions align with business objectives;

• Advise on financial regulations, consumer protection laws, trading rules, and other regulatory matters impacting litigation and arbitration;

• Keep abreast of legislative changes, case law updates, and advise on their potential impact on the business;

• Represent the company in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, aiming to minimize legal exposure and resolve disputes efficiently;

• Maintain comprehensive records of all litigation and dispute resolutions, providing regular updates to senior management;

• Manage the incorporation and legal support of new entities, including negotiating agreements and overseeing service providers;

• Oversee corporate governance for a group of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations;

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and enforceability;

• Provide legal support on corporate governance, ethical practices, and regulatory compliance.

What we expect:

• Fluency in English is essential, knowledge of other languages is a plus;

• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) or equivalent from an accredited law school or recognized university;

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a legal role, ideally with expertise in corporate, commercial, and financial law;

• Strong background in legal research, analysis, and effective dispute resolution, particularly within the financial services sector;

• Proven experience managing complex legal issues and disputes, particularly in areas such as derivatives, financial products, and market regulations;

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel in a fast-paced, corporate environment;

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and actionable legal advice;

• Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution methods;

• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines;

• High ethical standards and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance from day one, including dental care, coverage for relatives, medical check-ups, CT scans, and other joys of adult life;

• We partially reimburse sports and sessions with a psychologist after the probation period;

• Hybrid format at St. Petersburg office that has more than everything for productive and comfy work environment: PlayStation / Xbox, a sports area, a kitchen, chill-out zones and much more;

• Relocation St. Petersburg: we will cover your move, including the flight and the first month’ living costs for you and your family;

• Transportation coverage at the St. Petersburg office: we will cover your taxi rides to and from work, provide parking near the office, or give you a transportation bonus at the end of the month – choose your option;

• Flexible start and end times of the workday;

• Paid delicious lunches in the office;

• Apart from regular vacations, we offer paid days off every month – no need to coordinate or explain anything;

• State-of-the-art work equipment at your disposal;

• Paid English classes with a corporate teacher.